While not official theses, the following papers, produced by students in the Occupational and Technical Studies graduate program since 1974, are in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Education. The program is offered by the Department of STEM Education and Professional Studies of the Darden College of Education. It is currently directed by Dr. Mickey Kosloski.

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Master's Projects from 2021

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Meditation and Cognitive Function Research Study, Darrin Landry

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Keeping the Course: Nursing Student Motivation During a Pandemic, Travis William Storey

Master's Projects from 2020

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Teachers’ Perceptions of Educational Technology, Matthew Joseph Fugere

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Organizational Management of Distance Learning: An Analysis of Teacher Feedback Throughout Hampton Roads Public High Schools During the Covid-19 Pandemic Response, Cody P. Trudeau

Master's Projects from 2019

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Virtual Classrooms Bridging Homeschooling to Public Schools, Dennis I. Norman

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Teachers’ Job Satisfaction: Content Area in Relation to Middle School Teachers’ Job Satisfaction, Ashley Potter

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A Study To Determine How to Measure the Laser Safety Climate at Academic Institutions, John Settlemyer

Master's Projects from 2018

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Examining Effective Collaboration in Instructional Design, Melissa Sue Ferguson

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An Analysis of the Impact of Social Media Marketing on Individuals’ Attitudes and Perceptions at NOVA Community College, Nya Gibson

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The Effects of Smartphones on Social Lives: How They Affect Our Social Interactions and Attitudes, D'Juan Gladden

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Relationship of Supplemental Instruction and Attitude of Students Enrolled in College Algebra, Kele Anne McKaig

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An Injury Incidence Analysis at the Wal-Mart Distribution Center in Mount Crawford, VA from February 2016 to January 2017, Christopher T. Ruszala

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A Pilot Study on the Correlation of Reading Improvement Using Colored Overlay Paper in Elementary Age Students with Reading Challenges, Tim Salyers

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A Case Study of the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, Sonia Vanhook

Master's Projects from 2017

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Knowledge of Assistive Technology and Services Available to Students With Disabilities, Mary J. Addison

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An Estimate on the Supply and Demand of Marketing Education Teachers in the Next Five Years in the Hampton Roads, Virginia Area, Alison Danielle Briel

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Black Lives Matter: The Movement’s Relevance and Comparison to the 1960s Civil Rights Movement, Stacy Jenkins-Robinson

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The Influence of Cognitive Load on Infotec Students Participating in Online Learning, Joe Price

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The Impacts of Formal Training on the Motivation of Middle-Aged Runners, Margaret Turley

Master's Projects from 2016

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Relationship Between Mathematical and Radiation Science Scores to Graduation Success with Southwest Virginia Community College Radiography, Donna Corns

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Student Attitudes Toward the Transgender Community Following Restroom Reassignment, Kelly L. Duggins

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Technological Literacy Programs in Elementary School, Natalie Soroka Emery

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A Study of Old Dominion Student Opinions on Crimes Committed with Firearms by Convicted Felons, William Domebnick Euefueno

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Impacts of Open Educational Resources on Enrollment Rates, Withdrawal Rates, and Academic Performance in the Virginia Community College System, Marcella Milhous Gale

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Training Needs of Licensed Veterinary Technicians Employed in Augusta County, Virginia, Jeannie Kay Skelton

Master's Projects from 2015

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Relationship between Central Virginia Community College Respiratory Therapy Technology Program Students Entrance GPA and Their Graduation Success, Wendy Ayers

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Training Needs of a Worldwide Military Exchange Salesforce, Chelsea Camarda

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Availability of Tuition Assistance Funding Effects on Educational Pursuits, Geneva M. Dooley

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Attitudes of Employers toward Exceptional Students (Ages 14-17) in Vocational Education Programs, Eunice A. Ervin

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Non-Traditional Students Attitudes toward Academic Advising and Its Affects on the Successful Completion of Education Programs, Parisa Fetherson

Master's Projects from 2014

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Automobile Industry Growth from 1916 to 1989: The Effect on Flint, Michigan Climate, Noel Bankston

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Self-Perception on Women's Fashion Decisions, Shannon Cokes

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Relationship Between Senior-Level Student Absences and Class Rankings, Stacie Davis

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Preparing Highly Qualified Technology Education Teachers, Logan Foster

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Assessment of the Transition from Pinyin to Hanzi in University Level Introductory Chinese Language Courses, Ronnie Hess

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Analysis of Electronic Teaching and Reflective Learning for Dental Hygiene Education, Cassandra Huffman

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Crew Resource Management Training Attitudes of United States Coast Guard Aviators, Greg Stewart

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Effectiveness of the Near Miss Safety Program Relative to the Total Number of Recordable Accidents in a Manufacturing Facility, Kristen Templeton

Master's Projects from 2013

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Use of a Procedure Manual as an Effective Training Method for Distance Learning Site Personnel of Old Dominion University, Jennifer Allen

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Old Dominion University's Engineering Summer Camp's Effect on Students Interest in Engineering, Clair Dorsey

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Correlation between Marketing Education Student's GPAs and Passing Score on the National Retail Foundation Professional Certification, Amanda Green

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College Freshmen Living Arrangement as a Predictor of Retention and Persistence to Graduation, Mildred V. Jones

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Effectiveness of Old Dominion University's Fashion Merchandising Program, Christie Martin

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Attitudes of Virginia Technology Education Teachers toward the Effectiveness of Their Curriculum, Glenn Patton

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Career Planning and Counseling Strategies for Students with Mild Learning Disabilities, Jeraldine Williams

Master's Projects from 2012

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Attitudes of Portsmouth Residents Towards an Education Scholarship Tax-Credit Program, Scott Bogle

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Effectiveness of High School Fashion Courses in Preparing Students for Fashion Courses in College, Jade Bolling

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Student Performance in Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology at Rockingham College Comparing Distance to Face-to-Face Instruction, Vickie Chitwood

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Assessing Blood Culture Contamination, Deborah Harris

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Transition Assistance Program and the Enlisted Retention Board Released Sailor, Danielle Hughes

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Factors that Influence Adults to Enroll in Professional Development Programs, Rachel Patton

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Comparison of Personality Traits, Past Work, and Technology Experience of Successful Disability Analyst Trainees, Melissa Phillips

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A Comparison of Air Traffic Control Knowledge and Performance, Mark Powell

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Performance of Career and Technical Students on Credential Tests to Determine Options for Enhanced Success, Mona Smith

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The Effects of Horticultural Therapy on Students Who Are At-Risk, Jason Thomas

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Cognitive Steps for Solving Technical Problems, Brian Whayland

Master's Projects from 2011

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Methods Used to Integrate STEM Subjects into K-12 Technology Education Classrooms, Matt Basilone

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Effects of Instructional Technology on the Mathematics Achievement of Eighth Grade Students, Paul Burkhart

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STEM Professional Development and Integration in Elementary Schools, Diana Cantu

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Enrollment in Technology Education Based upon Scores in Mathematics and Science, Robert D'Souza

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Apparel and Its Impact on Self-Perception, Autumn Heart

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Influence of Life Skills Training on the Preparedness of Secondary Students Entering Post-Secondary Education and/or the Workforce, Antonio Juarez

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Perceived Needs of Associates of Riding Lawn Equipment, Kimberly Lucado

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Follow-up Study of Management Concepts Courses Taken by Realty Specialists of Naval Facilities Engineering Command Mid-Atlantic, Sharon Reyes

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Female Perceptions of Technology Education at Old Dominion University, Brian Reynolds

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Counterfeit Designers Merchandise's Influence on Consumer's Choice, Jessica Robinson

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Knowledge of Graduates of the Watch Officer/Watch Chief Course, J. Garrett Sullivan

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Comparison of High School Student Armed Forces Qualification Test Scores between New Jersey and the Rest of the United States, Alain Wescott

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United Network for Organ Sharing Members Attitudes and Barriers toward Training, Mary Wyche

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Employer Attitudes toward Hiring First Time Felons in Newport News, Virginia, Adriane Young

Master's Projects from 2010

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Effectiveness of Using Inquiry Based Instruction to Increase Students Performance in High School Biology as Bardwell Institute, Keli Blyth

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Implementation of Pediatric Shoulder Ultrasound at the University of Virginia Medical Center, Amy Dela Cruz

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Primary Factors in Generation Ys Cotton Clothing Purchase Decisions, Karen Eagle and Marla Winslade

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Effectiveness of Group Instructional Technology Staff Development Versus Individualized Training among Middle and High School Teachers, Tina Evans

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Future of Celestial Navigation and the Ocean-Going Military Navigator, Michael Garvin

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Relationship between High School Students' Use of Cell Phones and iPods and Their Effect on Classroom Grades, Lynsey Gore

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Awareness of Cotton Among Generation Y, Keidra Hatchett and Nichole Williams

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Effects of Jamestown-Yorktown's Educational Program on Fourth Grade Students' Standards of Learning Score in Virginia Studies, Roger Hohensee

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Computer Based Instruction and Its Effects on 21st Century learners, Molly Knaack

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Compliance Safety and Health Officer Apprenticeship Program Expenditure Analysis, Marie Lopez

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Certification Pass Rates of Students Following Multiple Years of Drafting Courses, Austin Mantay

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Computer Applications Training Required in Medical Facilities in Lynchburg, Virginia, Wanda McGee

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Tobacco Indemnification Money and Its Impact on Education in Southwest Virginia, Mark Miller

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Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Hands-On Corrosion Control Training Using Metered Resistance Measurements to Assess Sailors' Comprehension, Douglas Nichols

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Standardization of Learning Management Systems, Deborah J. B. Richard

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Determining Attitudes of Middle School History Teachers toward Integrating Contextual Learning Projects into the Core Curriculum, Amanda Roberts

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Availability of Electronic Copies of Instructional Materials for Career and Technical Education, Farid Safarmamadov

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Perceptions of Company Officer Competency by Firefighters and Company Officers of Norfolk Fire-Rescue, Paul Savage

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Freshmen English Grade Point Average at Piedmont Virginia Community College Correlates to Success on Old Dominion University's Exit Examination of Writing Proficiency, Louise Schatz

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Makeup's Effects on Self-Perception, Lauren Silverio

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Impacts of the STEM Education Movement on Technology Education Ph.D. Graduate Programs, Keith Upchurch

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Employees' Attitudes and Perceptions toward Training Opportunities at Joint Transformation Command-Intelligence Norfolk, Virginia, Kisha Wilkins

Master's Projects from 2009

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A Comparison of Use of Archived Video-Streamed Tapes, Donald Jerry Bartley

The Perception of Male Broadway Performers, Danielle Baskin

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Review of Student Performance in Developmental mathematics Courses Taught at Virginia Western Community College, T. Jonathan Bayer

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Perceptions of Technology Education Supervisors toward Implementation of Engineering by Design Courses in Virginia Public Schools, Terrance Beddow

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Effects of Computer Application Courses on Students at Menchville High School, Wardell Boyle

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Effectiveness of A+ Learning Software in Assisting Students with Learning and Reducing Behavior Problems, Jason Buchanan

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Employees' Attitudes toward Acquiring Progressive Career Opportunities in a Retail Corporate Corporation, Kasana Carter

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Celebrity's Fashion and Beauty Lines Influence on Consumer's Choice, Samantha Corbus